Research Associate - Molecular Biology Job at LanceSoft, Inc., San Diego, CA

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  • LanceSoft, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Research Associate Molecular Biology, Next-Generation Sequencing and Operations Management

Location: San Diego, CA 92121

Duration: 12 months

Top 3-5 skills

  • Molecular Biology
  • Next- Generation Sequencing
  • Bachelor's Degree is required

Description

  • This role involves a blend of hands-on laboratory work and project management, including tracking NGS collaborative research inquiries and organizing supporting information to facilitate lead target discovery and assay development.
  • The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with diverse cross-functional scientific teams and contribute to groundbreaking drug discoveries that directly impact patient health.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day Lab operations, including RNA/DNA extraction/purification, NGS library preparation & QCs, and loading sequencers (e.g., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, etc.)
  • Track projects and develop new project organizational guidelines as part our sequencing pipelines
  • Review sequencing run and data quality control statistics and documenting them for future reference
  • Provide technical and project-level guidance to internal and external stakeholders
  • Generate, organize, and maintain meticulous records of all experiments conducted
  • Work independently or with supervision from team members on new assay and protocol development

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree with 0-3 years of professional experience in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biochemistry
  • Experience with Electronic Lab Notebooks and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Demonstrated experience in managing external vendors and CROs for NGS or other research services
  • Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction & purification, NGS library preparation & QC, PCR, qPCR, cloning, etc.
  • Strong understanding of theory behind techniques, with proficient reasoning skills in experimental design and optimization of wet lab techniques, coupled with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Strong team player with a proactive and positive attitude
  • Ability to use technical skills and effective time management to perform work efficiently and meet project timelines
  • Exposure to cell biology techniques such as cell culture, along with functional assays for drug responses is a plus

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